Jailed man described as one of Wilmington's worst offenders

Published: Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 9:50 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 3:06 p.m.

A 19-year-old man described as one of Wilmington's worst offenders by Police Chief Ralph Evangelous was jailed Wednesday night on a charge of felony probation violation after pleading guilty earlier in the day to resisting arrest in connection with the June killing of Jeffrey Henry.

Rashawn Herbert James Hines of Wilmington was arrested by parole and probation officers about 7:15 p.m. at 1616 N. 11th St., according to jail records. Hines' bond is set at $500,000.

Hines was arrested June 20 after police discovered him lying in the bushes two hours after Henry, 17, was found dead nearby in a Sixth Street front yard. Darryl Dawud Terry, 29, was found in a neighboring yard with a gunshot wound to the leg. Tully said Hines and Henry were friends.

"When we discovered (Hines), he went running," said Tully, who is the lead investigator in the Henry homicide. He said the Henry homicide investigation is still active.

Terry was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Khaleel Truesdale, 17, another friend of Henry's, also was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with the Henry killing, Tully said.

Evangelous' comments about Hines came about after a visiting judge recently dismissed a probation violation charge against Hines.

Evangelous said during an Aug. 8 press conference about the progress of a cease fire on gun violence that the judge "dropped the ball and released one of our worst offenders back on the street."

Judge Ken Crow handled the case. He was not immediately available for comment Thursday.

N.C. Department of Public Safety criminal history records indicate Hines has convictions in New Hanover County for drug, weapon and robbery charges.

In an interview with WWAY NewsChannel 3 the day after Evangelous said Hines was one of the city's worst offenders, Hines denied any involvement in shootings in the city. "The things they say I'm doing, I have nothing to do with," Hines told WWAY.

Evangelous didn't respond to a request for an interview about Hines' arrest, but issued the following statement Thursday:

"The recent arrest of Rashawn Hines is the result of a combined effort with the Wilmington Police Department, the New Hanover County Courts and our local probation office," the statement from Evangelous said. "We are committed to removing repeat offenders from our streets who fail to obey the law."

Members of Hines' immediate family also have been involved in high-profile cases.

His half-brother Al'Quon Flowers, who would now be 20, went missing July 19, 2011, amid what police believe is foul play. He has never been found.

Hines' brother Garry Orlando Hines, 20, is charged with murder and awaiting trial in the fatal shooting death of Cornelius Blanks on May 8, 2011, outside Club 609 on Market Street.

Blanks was killed during a fight that erupted after gang signs were flashed in the club, police said at the time.

In November 2008, Hines' cousin Daryon Terrell Walker, 19, was found dead from a gunshot to the head outside an Eighth Street elementary school. Jaqualah Banks, then a 20-year-old New Jersey Bloods gang member, pleaded guilty in Walker's killing and was sentenced to up to 18 years in prison.

<p>A 19-year-old man described as one of Wilmington's worst offenders by Police Chief <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/topic9935"><b>Ralph Evangelous</b></a> was jailed Wednesday night on a charge of felony probation violation after pleading guilty earlier in the day to resisting arrest in connection with the June killing of Jeffrey Henry.</p><p>Rashawn Herbert James Hines of Wilmington was arrested by parole and probation officers about 7:15 p.m. at 1616 N. 11th St., according to jail records. Hines' bond is set at $500,000. </p><p>Wilmington Police Detective Kevin Tully said Hines was charged with probation violation after pleading guilty to resisting arrest. </p><p>Hines was arrested June 20 after police discovered him lying in the bushes two hours after Henry, 17, was found dead nearby in a Sixth Street front yard. Darryl Dawud Terry, 29, was found in a neighboring yard with a gunshot wound to the leg. Tully said Hines and Henry were friends.</p><p>"When we discovered (Hines), he went running," said Tully, who is the lead investigator in the Henry homicide. He said the Henry homicide investigation is still active. </p><p>"I believe (Hines) is a suspect actively involved in the Jeffrey Henry homicide case," Tully said, declining to elaborate further. </p><p>No one has been charged with Henry's killing. </p><p>Terry was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Khaleel Truesdale, 17, another friend of Henry's, also was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with the Henry killing, Tully said. </p><p>Evangelous' comments about Hines came about after a visiting judge recently dismissed a probation violation charge against Hines.</p><p>Evangelous said during an Aug. 8 press conference about the progress of a cease fire on gun violence that the judge "dropped the ball and released one of our worst offenders back on the street."</p><p>Judge Ken Crow handled the case. He was not immediately available for comment Thursday. </p><p>N.C. Department of Public Safety criminal history records indicate Hines has convictions in New Hanover County for drug, weapon and robbery charges. </p><p>In an interview with WWAY NewsChannel 3 the day after Evangelous said Hines was one of the city's worst offenders, Hines denied any involvement in shootings in the city. "The things they say I'm doing, I have nothing to do with," Hines told WWAY. </p><p>Evangelous didn't respond to a request for an interview about Hines' arrest, but issued the following statement Thursday:</p><p>"The recent arrest of Rashawn Hines is the result of a combined effort with the Wilmington Police Department, the New Hanover County Courts and our local probation office," the statement from Evangelous said. "We are committed to removing repeat offenders from our streets who fail to obey the law."</p><p>Members of Hines' immediate family also have been involved in high-profile cases. </p><p>His half-brother Al'Quon Flowers, who would now be 20, went missing July 19, 2011, amid what police believe is foul play. He has never been found. </p><p>Hines' brother Garry Orlando Hines, 20, is charged with murder and awaiting trial in the fatal shooting death of Cornelius Blanks on May 8, 2011, outside Club 609 on Market Street.</p><p>Blanks was killed during a fight that erupted after gang signs were flashed in the club, police said at the time.</p><p>In November 2008, Hines' cousin Daryon Terrell Walker, 19, was found dead from a gunshot to the head outside an Eighth Street elementary school. Jaqualah Banks, then a 20-year-old New Jersey Bloods gang member, pleaded guilty in Walker's killing and was sentenced to up to 18 years in prison.</p><p><i></p><p>F.T. Norton: 343-2070</p><p>On <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/news41"><b>Twitter</b></a>: @FTNorton</i></p>